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James K. Polk
| Head and shoulders portrait of James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States, 1845-1849. |
| Image ID: | 27775 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1849 |
| Creator Name: | Smith, H. Wright |
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| Collection Name: | Name File |
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| Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
| Original Format Number: | NF Polk, James K. |
| Original Dimensions: | 8 x 10 inches |
| Polk was born in North Carolina on November 2, 1795 and died on June 15, 1849 in Nashville, Tennessee after hard work left him ill upon leaving office. An honors graduate of the University of North Carolina, Polk served in the Tennessee legislature and then as Governor of Tennessee. Polk was extremely active in the expansion of the U.S. to include Texas, Oregon, and California. |
| Engraving |
| Portraits |
| Men |
| Democratic Party (U.S.) |
| Legislators |
| Political leadership |
| Politicians |
| Presidents |
| Public officers |
| Public service employment |
| Suits (Clothing) |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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